Original artwork
L’héritier silencieux — 48 x 30 in — Acrylic, bauxite and coke on canvas

In the heart of a luminous and mysterious forest, a pinto horse stands quietly among birch trees. Its gentle yet direct gaze creates a silent encounter with the viewer, as though it had just emerged into a hidden clearing, carrying an ancient and noble presence.

The white tree trunks elegantly shape the composition, while earthy, rust-coloured and misty tones surround the scene with warmth and depth. Bauxite and coke enrich the textured surface, reinforcing the organic connection between the animal and its woodland setting.

Created as a tribute to Rosa Bonheur, this artwork celebrates the beauty and dignity of the horse, portrayed with strength, sensitivity and respect. L’héritier silencieux evokes a rare, almost legendary being: the quiet guardian of a deeply poetic forest world.